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Old 01-31-2007 | 11:47 AM
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Default 73 Z/28 transplant update

Getting close.....

Hope to have a heartbeat real soon

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Old 01-31-2007 | 12:51 PM
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You put a 98 motor in there

I hope you are ussing a 99+ wiring harness/computer setup
Old 01-31-2007 | 01:38 PM
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Lookin very nice, I like how you took the time for the engine bay, its the little things that matter as much as the big stuff.
Old 01-31-2007 | 02:30 PM
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It'll be fine for what I'm going to do with it.
The wiring harness is from speartech
Old 01-31-2007 | 04:01 PM
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That's a really cool car.. the LS1 makes it.

Kooks headers???
Old 01-31-2007 | 04:04 PM
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looks great. can't wait to see the finished product
Old 01-31-2007 | 04:07 PM
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Looks sweet Marc
Old 01-31-2007 | 04:50 PM
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Originally Posted by 1st and goal
It'll be fine for what I'm going to do with it.
The wiring harness is from speartech
Just trying to save you pain.I would have speartech convert it to a 99+ harness,change a few sensors and pick up a 99+ computer. It will run 100000% better if you do future mods. As for the engine,I hope you atleast changed the rod bolt's while it was out.
Old 01-31-2007 | 04:53 PM
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cool little swap goin on there marc, lookin foward to seeing the finished product
Old 01-31-2007 | 04:56 PM
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Looks awesome. I can't wait to see it.
Old 01-31-2007 | 06:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Mr. B
That's a really cool car.. the LS1 makes it.

Kooks headers???
Thanks guys, nope stock exhaust manifolds. Just a simple cam swap.
I want a driver not a 1/4 mile money pit
Old 01-31-2007 | 06:15 PM
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its coming out nice. nice sleeper setup imo.
Old 02-06-2007 | 06:13 PM
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I should of done what Marc is doing keeping it simple.

Looking good Marc.

What are you doing for a radiator?
Old 02-06-2007 | 09:00 PM
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Nice Work... Looks like a fun install.....!
Old 02-07-2007 | 11:36 AM
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Originally Posted by 96Z28SS
I should of done what Marc is doing keeping it simple.

Looking good Marc.

What are you doing for a radiator?
Bob,
stock LS1 radiator and fans.

Marc




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